Archerfield Airport

Established in 1931, Archerfield Airport has played a pivotal role in Australias history. Between 1931 and 1949 Archerfield was Brisbanes main domestic and international airport. In 1931 it became the headquarters for Qantas, with Australian National Airways (ANA) and Trans-Australia Airways (TAA) also setting up operations in later years. In 1934, it facilitated the first west-east crossing of the Pacific Ocean by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. In the same year, it became the birthplace of Australias first international Airmail service to England and Qantas began its first international services to Singapore from Hangar 5 in 1935. Archerfield also served as a major base in WWII when Brisbane became a vital defence bastion, housing the US, Dutch, British and Australian Armed Forces. After the war, Archerfield Airport continued its roles as Brisbanes international airport up until 1949. Today, Archerfield Airport continues its legacy as a premier metropolitan airport, supporting a di...